‘OYO Lite’ app launched for Android users globally

Designed to work in areas of low connectivity, the “OYO Lite” app is sized just 800KB, which is less than 7 per cent of the size of the current OYO app.

techUpdated: May 16, 2019 16:09 IST

Indo Asian News Service New Delhi

‘OYO Lite’ app launched (OYO )

Hotel chain OYO on Thursday announced the global launch of a lighter version of its app -- “Oyo Lite” -- for the Android users.

Designed to work in areas of low connectivity, the “OYO Lite” app is sized just 800KB, which is less than 7 per cent of the size of the current OYO app, the company said in a statement.

“OYO Lite has been designed as a solution to connectivity and storage constraints on phones. We feel that this product would be ideal for travellers who are remotely connected to the Internet as well as those with basic smartphones,” said Anil Goel, Chief Technology Officer, OYO Hotels and Homes.

The button is also capable to initiate a call with local law enforcement authorities across the country, the company added.

OYO today has footprint in more than 800 cities across 24 countries. With over 18,000 buildings and 636,000 units under management and more than 45,000-holiday homes, the company is backed by leading investors, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Hero Enterprise and China Lodging Group.